American Road Trip: Padella in Ghisa Stagionata da 12 Pollici, Pennsylvania

I love how the Pennsylvania etching celebrates the state's iconic snacks without being too flashy—it adds a subtle charm to the pan’s design. The 12-inch size feels perfect for making a big batch of cornbread or searing a couple of steaks at once. Seasoning was solid right out of the box, so it’s been non-stick for my breakfast eggs too.

The etching on the bottom is a nice touch, and the pan heats up evenly for my weekend breakfasts. It's already developing a great non-stick surface after just a few uses.

The state outline etched on the bottom is a fun touch, and it's been perfect for searing steaks with even heat across the whole surface. Cleanup is a breeze after some quick scrubbing with coarse salt.

I was pleasantly surprised by how nicely the 12-inch skillet held seasoning right out of the box. Used it to sear steaks this weekend and it heated evenly across the entire surface. The Pennsylvania design feels like a little souvenir that actually works in the kitchen.

The Pennsylvania design is a fun touch, and the pan heats evenly across the surface for perfect searing. It’s already become my go-to for campfire cooking on weekend trips.

I love that this Pennsylvania skillet is part of a road trip series—the state-themed design feels like a fun souvenir. The heat distribution is even across the whole pan, and it’s already well-seasoned. Made my first batch of cornbread in it, and nothing stuck.

The seasoning was perfect right out of the box, no sticky spots at all. Already made cornbread in it and the etched state design held up fine after washing.

The Pennsylvania design looks even better in person, and the seasoning was ready to go right out of the box—first batch of cornbread came out perfectly golden.

Used it to fry chicken last night and the seasoning held up beautifully—no sticking at all. The Pennsylvania etching on the handle is a nice touch that makes it feel special. Easily the best skillet I've added to my kitchen in a while.

The pan's seasoning was perfect right out of the box — my eggs slid around like they were on ice. I love that the Pennsylvania edition adds a fun, local touch to my kitchen. The 12-inch size is just right for a full batch of cornbread.